---
title: "DDaT26197 - Security Software Licenses and Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d1e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-04-07"
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# DDaT26197 - Security Software Licenses and Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d1e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT26197 - Security Software Licenses and Support" was overseen by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process, classified under central government, involved securing security software licenses and support. The tender, identified as a limited competition procurement, falls within the industry category of goods and services focused on industry-specific software and computer-related professional services. Spanning from 2nd April 2026 to 1st April 2027, the contract was signed on 20th March 2026, post the UK Shared Business Services Ltd's involvement as the procuring entity. This completed procurement was awarded to Switchshop LTD.

The award, valued at £42,250.97, presents growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in software and IT services, given its focus on industry-specific software packages and associated professional services. Businesses with expertise in providing security software licenses and support would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The procurement method emphasises limited competition, allowing business entities with the right credentials and experience to swiftly align with government technology requirements, maximising their capacity to secure government contracts.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Security Software Licenses and Support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031528-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,250 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWITCHSHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 13:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031528-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031528-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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